$745,000
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8485 Star Ln Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Estimated payment $4,330/month

Total Views 5,143
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,463 Sq Ft
$509 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Near a National Forest
  • No HOA
  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

Nestled in the prestigious Joshua Tree Highlands, this custom-built Pueblo-style home is as charming as they come. Built in 2004 yet reminiscent of an original adobe, 8485 Star Lane features a detached studio and sits on a serene 1.25-acre lot, just minutes from the Joshua Tree Park entrance. Step through the gates into a lush courtyard connecting the main house and studio--a garden oasis with fruit trees, flowers, herbs, and vegetables--such as Meyer lemons, olives, rosemary, and lavender--growing alongside native cacti, and a fish pond. Three covered patios provide peaceful spots to soak in the natural beauty. The one-bed, one-bath main house opens into a spacious living and dining area with concrete floors and custom woodwork. The kitchen is filled with natural light and boasts handmade cabinetry, open shelving, and a breakfast bar. The bedroom features French doors leading to an outdoor bathtub and shower nestled among boulders, offering a serene connection to the surrounding landscape. The property includes a permitted studio attached to the garage with a kitchenette and bathroom. The garage is currently used as an open living space but can be easily reverted if desired. Whether you seek a peaceful retreat, a rental opportunity, or plan to live in one home and rent the other, this property is a true desert gem. Can come partially furnished and ready to move right in to start enjoying the magic of the high desert.

Last Listed By

April Kass

Backbeat Homes License #01970385 Listed on: 03/06/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,021

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Masonry wall
  • Wood Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Interior Spaces

  • 1,463 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29
  • Tax Tract Number 104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0589121290000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,021

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0589121290000
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1463.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 509.23
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Desert, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Masonry, Good Condition, Wood, Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Wood, Deck, Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Heating Type: Pellet Stove
  • Laundry Features: Washer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Hiking, Horse Trails

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 54450.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 54450.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Tax Tract Number: 104.19

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,021 $157,978 $14,484 $143,494
2023 $1,982 $154,880 $14,200 $140,680
2022 $1,941 $151,844 $13,922 $137,922
2021 $1,918 $148,867 $13,649 $135,218
2020 $1,901 $147,341 $13,509 $133,832
2019 $2,003 $144,452 $13,244 $131,208
2018 $1,825 $141,619 $12,984 $128,635
2017 $1,806 $138,842 $12,729 $126,113
2016 $1,774 $136,119 $12,479 $123,640
2015 $1,717 $134,075 $12,292 $121,783
2014 $1,722 $131,448 $12,051 $119,397
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $745,000 -0.7% $509 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Price Changed $749,900 -3.2% $513 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 For Sale $775,000 -- $530 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $5,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $206,400 Unknown
Closed $2,500 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-21151

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0589-121-29